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Page 1: Grades K - awana.org · What is Sparks? Sparks ® is the Awana program for children in kindergarten-2nd grade. This program ignites the curiosity of kids to learn about the people

Grades K–2 C U R R I C U LU M OV E R V I E W

Page 2: Grades K - awana.org · What is Sparks? Sparks ® is the Awana program for children in kindergarten-2nd grade. This program ignites the curiosity of kids to learn about the people

What is Sparks?Sparks® is the Awana® program for children in kindergarten-2nd grade.

This program ignites the curiosity of kids to learn about the people and events of the Bible, building a foundation of wisdom for knowing Christ. Lessons include stories, Bible memory verses, and simple discipleship activities.

Download a free sample: awana.org/sparks

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HangGlider

The first handbook in the Sparks program includes Bible content from Genesis to Joshua and is recommended for children in kindergarten.

WingRunner

The second handbook in the Sparks program includes Bible content from Judges to the birth of Christ and is recommended for children in first grade.

SkyStormer

The third handbook in the Sparks program includes Bible content from the birth of Christ to Revelation and is recommended for children in second grade.

Units9 24+ Memory Verses

2+ Reviews32+ LessonsEACH BOOK INCLUDES:

HANGGLIDER RANK

S Is for Savior

Return Flight

P Is for Power

A Is for Accordance

R Is for Raised

K Is for Keep

S Is for Saved

Return Flight

RED JEWEL 1

Bring a Friend

God Talks to Us Through the Bible

We Talk to God in Prayer

The Bible Tells Us About God

GREEN JEWEL 1

Return Flight

In the Beginning

God Saw It Was Good

Adam and Eve Sin

RED JEWEL 2

Return Flight

Noah and the Flood

Noah and God's Promise

The Tower of Babel

GREEN JEWEL 2

What Is a missionary?

Where Do Missionaries Work?

What Do Missionaries Do?

The Bible Tells Us to Pray for Missionaries

RED JEWEL 3

New Testament Books

New Testament Books — First 8 NT Books

New Testament Books — Next 9 NT Books

New Testament Books — Next 10 NT Books

GREEN JEWEL 3

New Testament Books — All NT Books

God Saves Baby Moses

God Helps Moses

God Saves the Israelites

RED JEWEL 4

The Israelites Complain

Saying John 3:14-16

Joshua and Caleb Trust God

Joshua and the lsraelites

GREEN JEWEL 4

Return Flight

Obey Your Parents

Obey Your Parents Chart

Return Flight

WINGRUNNER RANK

1 John 3:16

S Is for Savior and P Is for Power

A Is for Accordance and R Is for Raised

K Is for Keep and S Is for Saved

Prayer

Eternal Life

New Testament Books Puzzle

New Testament Books

RED JEWEL 1

Bring a Friend

Deborah: A Mother in Israel

Samson: The Strong Judge

Samuel: The Listening Prophet

GREEN JEWEL 1

David: The Shepherd King

Solomon: The Wise King

Elijah: The Running Prophet

Psalm 23

RED JEWEL 2

A Friend From Far Away

A Very Different Sparks Club

Not That Different After All

Tell Everybody!

GREEN JEWEL 2

Josiah: Lover of God's Word

Daniel: The Praying Prophet

Nehemiah: God's Workman

Return Flight

RED JEWEL 3

Facts About the Bible

Old Testament Books — First 5 OT Books

Old Testament Books — Next 7 OT Books

Old Testament Books — Next 8 OT Books

GREEN JEWEL 3

Old Testament Books — Next 7 OT Books

Old Testament Books — Next 7 OT Books

Old Testament Books — Next 5 OT Books

Old Testament Books — All OT Books

RED JEWEL 4

The Priest Who Didn't Believe

Mary: Handmaiden Who Believed

Shepherds Tell the Good News

John 1:1-3

GREEN JEWEL 4

Ephesians 4:32

Philippians 2:14

Good Attitude Rules

Return Flight

SKYSTORMER RANK

John 3:16

S Is for Savior and P Is for Power

A Is for Accordance and R Is for Raised

K Is for Keep

S Is for Saved

You're Never Alone

Old Testament Books

New Testament Books

RED JEWEL 1

Bring a Friend

Luke 2:10-11

John 1:1-3

Wise Men Worship Their King

GREEN JEWEL 1

Return Flight

The Thankful Leper

A Child of the King

Zacchaeus Seeks the Savior

RED JEWEL 2

Return Flight

A Centurion Believes

Why Did Jesus Have to Die?

Mary Magdalene Sees Her Lord

GREEN JEWEL 2

Meet Your Awana Missionary

Missionaries Near and Far

Phillip Shares the Good News

Return Flight

RED JEWEL 3

Tabitha Lives to Serve

Return Flight

The Church Prays for Peter

Return Flight

GREEN JEWEL 3

A Jailer Finds Joy

Paul Stays Strong at Sea

A Lesson From Timothy

Return Flight

RED JEWEL 4

1 Thessalonians 4:16

1 Thessalonians 4:17

A Letter From John

John 14:1-2

GREEN JEWEL 4

Being a Good Friend

Being a Good Friend

Salvation Verses

Return Flight

HangGlider WingRunner SkyStormer

Lesson Titles and Sequence

Each year of Sparks begins with the Flight 3:16 booklet that clearly explains the salvation message and gospel truths.

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112 pages 80+ pages

Weekly Verse Memorization

32+ Lessons

Audio Readings of Bible Biographies

With Music and Sound Effects

Essentials Handbook

This abridged handbook is ideal

for students beginning in their

faith journey, visitors, outreach

programs, or anyone who needs

a simplified way to engage in

Sparks lessons.

24+ Memory Verses

Weekly Verse Memorization

32+ Lessons

Audio Readings of Bible Biographies

With Music and Sound Effects

Award and Scholarship Eligibility

Complete Handbook

This expanded handbook is

ideal for students who are

familiar with Scripture, earning

Awana awards, or generally

want more challenging lessons.

Choose the product solution that best fits each student’s needs.

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What’s Inside: Complete Handbook

Definitions

Word definitions

help kids understand

the memory verse.

Requirements

Section requirements

show kids, parents,

and leaders exactly

what is expected.

Reviews

Reviews are spaced throughout

the book to help kids remember

important ideas and verses.

Application

Lesson application

from the

Bible biography.

Audio Tracks

Downloadable audio tracks of the

story narration, memory verses,

and Bible biographies are free with

the purchase of the handbook.

Bible Versions

Handbooks available

in ESV, NIV 1984, KJV,

and NKJV.

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Activity

Has a simplified version

of the lesson activity.

Summary

Sums up the lesson

into one brief key idea.

Memory Verse

Includes the same memory verse

as the complete handbook.

What’s Inside: Essentials Handbook

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Additional Sparks Products

Game Book This book has nearly 100 new and time-tested games organized for easy searching based on your club’s size and energy level.

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Uniforms The official Sparks vest has an embroidered insignia and spaces to display kids’ award emblems. Badge Magic® sheets are available to help make adding awards easy.

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What’s Inside: Leader Resources

Large Group Guide• Scripted lesson format

• Reinforces and expands on handbook themes

• Teaching and engagement tips

• Lesson application section

• Ways for parents to reinforce lessons at home

• Theme-based games and ideas

• Customized activity page for large group or home

Great

for

You

Awards Encourage kids to grow in God’s Word and finish

their handbooks with Sparks ribbons, plaques, and more!

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Leader Development Resources Training materials equip you and your team to effectively run the Sparks program.

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development/training

Small Group Guide• Leader prep and

section requirements

• Suggested answers to handbook prompts

• Bible biography summaries

• Additional questions to increase kids’ understanding of lessons

• Activity ideas for remaining Small Group Time

Great

for Your

Team

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Why Choose Awana?Awana fits your context. The same ministry sharing

hope in over 120 countries can adapt to your setting,

volunteer force, and budget. Our programs for ages 2-18

are proven. We reach more than four million children

weekly! Awana also equips great leaders like you.

Together, we’re helping generations know, love and

serve Jesus Christ.

Download a free sample: awana.org/sparks

For questions about our

products or membership:

855-462-9262 [email protected]

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